1995年—2014年考研英语真题及答案
1995年全国硕士研究生入学统一考试英语试题
Section I Structure and Vocabulary
Part A Directions:
Beneath each of the following sentences, there are four choices marked [A], [B], [C] and [D]. Choose the one that best completes the sentence. Mark your answer on ANSWER SHEET 1 by blackening the corresponding letter in the brackets with a pencil. (5 points)
1. Between 1897 and 1919 at least 29 motion pictures in which artificial beings were portrayed ________. [A] had produced [B] have been produced [C] would have produced [D] had been produced
2. There ought to be less anxiety over the perceived risk of getting cancer than ________ in the public mind today. [A] exists [B] exist [C] existing [D] existed
3. The professor can hardly find sufficient grounds ________ his argument in favor of the new theory.
[A] which to base on [B] on which to base [C] to base on which [D] which to be based on
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4. ________ can help but be fascinated by the world into which he is taken by the science fiction. [A] Everybody [B] Anybody [C] Somebody [D] Nobody
5. How many of us ________, say, a meeting that is irrelevant to us would be interested in the discussion? [A] attended [B] attending [C] to attend [D] have attended
6. Hydrogen is the fundamental element of the universe ________ it provides the building blocks from which the other elements are produced. [A] so that [B] but that [C] in that [D] provided that
7. We are taught that a business letter should be written in a formal style ________ in a personal one.
[A] rather than [B] other than [C] better than [D] less than
8. ________ is generally accepted, economical growth is determined by the smooth development of production.
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[A] What [B] That [C] It [D] As
9. It is believed that today‘s pop music can serve as a creative force ________ stimulating the thinking of its listeners. [A] by [B] with [C] at [D] on
10. Just as the soil is a part of the earth, ________ the atmosphere. [A] as it is [B] the same as [C] so is [D] and so is Part B Directions:
Each of the following sentences has four underlined parts marked [A], [B], [C], and [D]. Identify the part of the sentence that is incorrect and mark your answer on ANSWER SHEET 1 by blackening the corresponding letter in the brackets with a pencil. (5 points)
11. The conveniences that Americans desire reflectingA not so much a leisurelyB lifestyle as a busy lifestyle in which even minutes of time areC too valuable to be wastedD.
12. In debating, one must correct the opponent‘sA facts, deny the relevance of his proof, or deny thatB whatC he presents as proof, unlessD relevant, is sufficient.
13. We are not conscious ofA the extent of whichB work provides the psychological satisfaction thatC can make the differenceD between a full and an empty life.
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14. The Portuguese giveA a great deal of credit to one manB for having promotedC sea travel, that man wasD Prince Henry the navigator, who lived in the 15th century.
15. Accounts ofA scientific experiments are generally correct forB those write aboutC science are careful in checkingD the accuracy of their reports.
16. whenever we hear ofA a natural disaster, evenB in a distant part of the world, we feel sympathyC for the people to have affectedD.
17. It is perhaps not an exaggeration to sayA that we shall soon be trustingB our health, wealth and happiness to elements with whomC very names the general public areD unfamiliar.
18. The speaker claimed that no otherA modern nation devotes so smallB a portion of its wealth to public assistance and health thanC the United States doesD.
19. There are those who consider it questionable that these defence-linkedA research projects will account forB an improvement in the standard of living or, alternately, to do muchC to protect our diminishingD resources.
20. If individuals are awakenedA each time asB they begin a dream phase of sleep, they are likely to become irritable even thoughC their total amount of sleep has beenD sufficient. Part C Directions:
Beneath each of the following sentences, there are four choices marked [A], [B], [C] and [D]. Choose the one that best completes the sentence. Mark your answer on ANSWER SHEET 1 by blackening the corresponding letter in the brackets with a pencil. (10 points)
21. In that country, guests tend to feel they are not highly ________ if the invitation to a dinner party is extended only three or four days before the party date. [A] admired [B] regarded [C] expected [D] worshipped
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22. A ________ of the long report by the budget committee was submitted to the mayor for approval. [A] shorthand [B] scheme [C] schedule [D] sketch
23. A man has to make ________ for his old age by putting aside enough money to live on when old. [A] supply [B] assurance [C] provision [D] adjustment
24. The newly-built Science Building seems ________ enough to last a hundred years. [A] spacious [B] sophisticated [C] substantial [D] steady
25. It is well-known that the retired workers in our country are ________ free medical care. [A] entitled to [B] involved in [C] associated with [D] assigned to
26. The farmers were more anxious for rain than the people in the city because they had more at ________. [A] danger [B] stake
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